Position Overview:
The Communications Technician 3 is responsible for the Installation, Planning, Organizing and Scheduling of communications cabling and equipment to complete assigned work orders, including assigning tasks, assuring the work is being installed in a high-quality manner and performing quality inspections. This position will be responsible for monitoring task completion, compliance issues, and preventing safety issues in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
In this position, you will be required to have a proficient understanding & knowledge of Telecommunication Systems including OSP & ISP Copper, CCTV, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling. Additionally, each technician must make every effort to become a qualified BICSI Technician.
Location:
The position is located at M.C. Dean’s manufacturing facility in Ruther Glen, VA which is an easy drive from Richmond and Fredericksburg, VA. There will be no bouncing from job to job. The position requires reporting to the same location every day. The position will typically require a 40 hour work week; however project schedules may be require weekend work and overtime from time to time. The position involves producing prefabricated communication assemblies, racks, equipment cabinets, rooms, and various kits for shipment to constructions sites for installation. This position is physically demanding and will require working from heights and in areas of construction. Work is typically performed in an environmentally controlled environment
Core Market Sector:
The candidate being considered must have hands-on experience & knowledge in the installation of Low-Voltage specialty contracting industries, solution-driven initiatives & overall leadership to field-project teams. This candidate will be responsible for supporting complex scopes specific to Healthcare, Government, Higher-Education, Federal Aviation (Preferred) & Mission Critical industries.
Position Requirements:
Position Responsibilities:
Education, Experience & Technical Qualifications:
· High School Diploma OR GED required.
· Must be 18 years of age with reliable transportation daily to & from the appointed jobsite.
· Minimum 6+ years of experience in related Telecommunications experience specific to the oversight & installation of OSP & ISP Copper, CCTV, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling within diverse construction industries.
· Minimum 5+ years of experience & established knowledge in complex markets including Federal & Government Facilities, Healthcare/Hospitals, Commercial Buildings & Mission Critical Facilities.
· Required knowledge of specific Telecommunications functions including the self-perform installation, inspections, terminations & evaluations of all systems being installed.
· Strong communications, time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
· Consistently report to work on time, work well with others to accomplish a common goal and maintain a safe work environment.
· Wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by six (6) inches. These are not provided by the Company.
· Provide basic tools from the provided tool list prior to 1st day of employment.
· Ability to obtain a security clearance if required for the project.
Desired Qualifications:
· Active Security Clearance
· Valid Passport and willingness to travel overseas.
· BICSI Credentials to include Technician.
· Manufacture Certifications and/or Fiber Certification.
· Experience with Microsoft Office Applications.
Physical Abilities Required:
· Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period.
· Relocates a 12-Foot stepladder without assistance.
· Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
· Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls, and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
· Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
· May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
· Update project-team when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong; It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
· Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
· Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
· See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
· Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Applicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception.
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